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Jags Restaurant

28 Norbrik Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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28 Norbrik Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

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+61 2 8883 4486
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jags Restaurant

Lakeside Italian dining in Bella Vista hits its stride at Jags, where generous group banquets meet easygoing waterfront views. Gatherings settle into semi-private back dining nooks with multi-course spreads timed so nobody feels rushed. Regulars head straight for the gnocchi ragu and crispy arancini, while late-arriving tables praise the floor team’s knack for accommodating fluctuating headcounts on the fly. Meals wind down over warm sticky date pudding and espresso by the water.

  • Lakeside Waterfront Dining: Waterside seating along the Norwest lake offers a scenic, relaxed setting for casual dinners and outdoor drinks.
  • Dedicated Celebration Banquets: Semi-private back dining areas host multi-course Italian set menus timed smoothly for family milestones.
  • Flexible Group Welcoming: The hospitable floor team accommodates shifting party sizes and short-notice bookings with zero friction.
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Advantages of Dining at Jags Restaurant

Why locals choose Jags Restaurant for family milestones, relaxed dinners, and flexible group gatherings on the water

  • Private Milestone Event Spaces

    Dedicated partitioned spaces allow families to gather comfortably for milestone events without competing with open dining floor turns.

    We had our own little section at the back to the restaurant which was clean, comfortable & stylish.

    Anthony M

  • Curated Multi-Course Italian Banquets

    Set group banquet courses deliver traditional Italian cooking served in a relaxed, well-timed rhythm that suits family gatherings.

    we had a banquet which was vey traditional Italian, very well cooked & delicious.

    Darren Neville

  • Scenic Norwest Waterfront Atmosphere

    Positioned directly on the Norwest waterfront, providing a relaxed, picturesque outdoor setting for casual dates and family meals.

    Such a lovely atmosphere on the water. Good food and great hospitality!

    Bill Geracia

  • Relaxed and Classy Lakeside Ambiance

    A calm, unhurried dining environment paired with freshly prepared authentic pasta, pizza, and standout desserts.

    The ambience is relaxed and classy.

    Veronica Dillon

  • Flexible Large-Group Accommodations

    Accommodating front-of-house hospitality makes large party bookings with shifting numbers and arrival times seamless.

    Twice I have made a loose Sunday night booking at Jags, with a varying arrival time and varying numbers, due to us being at the finish of a national sporting tournament. The response ... come on in, we'll make it work.

    Richard Barrow

  • Detail-Oriented Celebration Logistics

    Thoughtful operational touches, including photo tables for cakes and individual guest care, keep celebrations stress-free.

    Thank you to Jags for the wonderful service and for also allowing us to take photos at a separate clean table with the birthday cake. Those small inclusions make a difference.

    Cathryn M

Signature Italian mainstays and shared banquet packages loved by our guests.

  • Gnocchi

    Lovely Italian restaurant in Bella Vista located by the lakeside, I adore their gnocchi :)

    Srithi

  • Group Banquet Menu

    Today we celebrated my daughter’s 13th birthday at Jags. We ordered the group menu (number 2). The food was outstanding and delicious, cooked to perfection.

    Cathryn M

  • Boscaiola Fettuccine

    They had the BEST Boscaiola fettuccine that I've ever tasted.

    Liz Padlan

  • Supreme Pizza

    I especially enjoyed the Supreme pizza — flavorful without being too salty.

    Food Fighter

Other favorites

Appetizers and decadent house desserts to complete your lakeside Italian meal.

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    And the sticky date pudding was absolutely to die for!

    Peter Poulos

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    I highly recommend the pizza, salt and pepper squid, and arancini.

    Breeeski

  • Arancini

    We had arancini and garlic prawns for entree and pork ribs and veal funghi for mains.

    Ákos Lumnitzer

  • Cannoli

    We also had the cannoli which were divine.

    Bill Geracia

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and hospitable gestures that elevate dining and milestone celebrations.

  • Dedicated Cake & Photo Table Setup

    The team accommodates milestone parties by setting up a dedicated separate clean table specifically for cake cutting and family photo opportunities.

  • Unhurried Banquet Service Pacing

    Banquet courses for milestone lunches are thoughtfully paced along a smooth timeline so large parties are never rushed through their courses.

  • Adaptive Accommodations for Fluid Groups

    Large groups facing fluctuating tournament schedules and uncertain attendee numbers are welcomed with flexible seating adaptations on arrival.

  • Waterside Lakeside Outdoor Seating

    Dining can be paired with waterside seating overlooking the Norwest lakeside for a calm open-air atmosphere on sunny days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Reservations are accepted and strongly advised, particularly on weekends when the dining room fills up with double seatings, though staff will try to squeeze in walk-ins when possible.

Can Jags accommodate birthday parties and large group events?

Yes, the restaurant accommodates family milestones and celebrations with group banquet menus and sectioned-off areas, including accommodating touches like photo tables for birthday cakes.

Is outdoor waterside seating available?

Yes, outdoor seating is available by the lakeside, offering scenic waterfront views on sunny days.

How generous are the portion sizes?

Portions are generous and great value, with diners consistently reporting hearty, filling servings across both mains and banquets.

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